Hybrid Patent Paralegal

at Tarter Krinsky & Drogin LLP

• Job title: Patent Paralegal
• Job type: Full Time
• Experience level: Mid level, Senior
• Salary: $80,000 - $130,000 per year
• Degree requirement: High School Diploma
• Location requirements: Hybrid, New York City, United States

About the role

• Patent Paralegal providing assistance to patent attorneys in the Intellectual Property Department at Tarter Krinsky & Drogin LLP. Managing patent applications and ensuring compliance with legal requirements.

Responsibilities

• Providing support and assistance to patent attorneys in the Intellectual Property Department
• Helping manage the department’s caseload of private clients while meeting the unique needs of each attorney
• Accurately completing work assigned by multiple attorneys
• Assisting with the preparation of provisional, non-provisional and design patent applications
• Filing applications in the US Patent and Trademark Office and WIPO
• Preparing and filing responses to Office Actions, assignments, and other documents with the USPTO
• Preparing documentation for filing patent applications in other countries
• Working with the attorneys to ensure all due dates are met in advance
• Establishing and maintaining electronic files according to current firm policies
• Complies with and understands Firm operation, policies, and procedures
• Performing other related duties as assigned or needed

Requirements

• A High School Diploma or equivalent
• 4 years College degree preferred
• 5 years of patent prosecution experience
• Demonstrates an in-depth understanding and advanced proficiency of task-specific patent prosecution concepts, procedures, and best practices
• Knowledge of trademark filing procedures in the US Patent and Trademark Office is a plus
• Excellent organizational, verbal, written communication, analytical, planning, and proofreading skills
• Detail-oriented, efficient, and reliable
• Maintains a “can do” attitude, patience, and a positive team player mentality
• Ability to work both independently, with a team, and in a demanding and fast-paced environment
• Ability to organize, prioritize and handle multiple projects and shift priorities simultaneously
• Works effectively with various types of clients
• Strong proficiency in Microsoft Office 365, including Word, Excel, Outlook, Teams; iManage, and Adobe

Benefits

• medical, dental, vision insurance
• 401K
• disability
• life insurance
• Paid Time Off (PTO)